Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Thursday, 2 August 2018

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA THURSDAY, 2 AUGUST 2018

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15 p.m.
For Directions Hearing via video link
to Risdon Prison Complex
Heath Lance Chatters
v
State of Tasmania

For Directions Hearing
SWB

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00 p.m.
For Directions Hearing
HFR

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Consent
Justin Rodney Marysej

To follow
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Consent
Casey Richard Cowen

For Mention
Joel Darren Andrew Cowen

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice GEASON
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m. via video link to Launceston

Suite 3/29 Seaport Boulevard Pty Ltd Acting
as Trustee for Suite 3/29 Seaport Boulevard Property Unit Trust
v
Acceber Health Care Pty Ltd and ors
Directions Hearing

Taaron Victor Ewart
v
Grant Tucker in his capacity as Executor Trustee
of the Estate of Graeme Sigfred Ewart
Directions Hearing

Roman Mucha and Tibor Mucha
v
The Guardianship and Administration Board and Sonia Swaine

Directions Hearing – Orders

Timothy David Shaw
v
Rebecca Jayne Brown
Set Aside Judgment / Transfer Action

Julie Anne Murray
v
Jacinta Louise Pratt
Directions Hearing

9:30 a.m. via video link to Launceston
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
v
Scott David Thomson and anor
Possession - First Return

11:30 a.m.
Timothy David Shaw
v
Rebecca Jayne Brown
Assessment of Damages

4:00 p.m.
In Chambers
Robert Edwards and anor
v
Newmans Furniture House Pty Limited
For Mention by Telephone

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00am For Trial
Christopher Charles Johnson

4:15pm For Bail Application
GD

Ayden Jason McHenry

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Plea
Justin Robert Dare

12:00p.m.
For Sentence
Robert Wayne Frith

Before Justice WOOD
Criminal Jurisdiction
4.15pm
For Sentence by Video Link
from Salamanca Place, Hobart

Jessica Chloe Richards

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case involved Heath Lance Chatters who was in Risdon Prison Complex and appeared via video link for a directions hearing against the State of Tasmania. Chatters was represented by his counsel, and the matter was heard before Chief Justice Blow in the Supreme Court of Tasmania's criminal jurisdiction. The dispute involved the legal proceedings Chatters had initiated against the state, and the court's role was to provide directions on how the case should proceed.

The primary legal issue before the court was to determine the appropriate procedural directions for the case Chatters had filed against the State of Tasmania. The court had to consider the nature of Chatters' claims, the admissibility of evidence, and the timeline for the case. Given that Chatters was incarcerated, the court also needed to address logistical issues related to his participation in the hearing via video link.

In its reasoning, the court considered the procedural fairness required in such cases and the necessity of providing clear directions to both parties. The Chief Justice outlined the next steps for the case, ensuring that Chatters' rights were protected and that the state was adequately prepared to respond to the claims. The outcome of the hearing was that specific directions were given to both parties, setting a course for the case's progression.

The final orders from the court included detailed instructions for both Chatters and the state regarding the preparation and exchange of evidence, as well as the scheduling of further hearings. This ensured that the case would move forward in a structured and efficient manner, addressing the legal issues at hand effectively.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Orders of the court

Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established